Challenges, progress, and lessons learned in achieving dog-mediated human rabies elimination by 2030 in Asia

Dog-mediated human rabies (DMHR) remains a critical public health challenge, particularly in Asia and Africa, where the disease continues to cause thousands of deaths annually [1,2]. Addressing this issue requires a robust One Health approach, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Despite progress, the journey towards the goal of eliminating DMHR by 2030 is fraught with challenges, including free-roaming dog management, vaccination strategies, and intersectoral collaboration [1].